"He was a dedicated father to us four children and seven grandchildren," Schevey said. "My father had an incredible hunger ... for family, a hunger for life, a hunger for serving others, and a hunger for serving our community."

St. Laurent was a 20-year veteran of the force and was beloved in his community for his volunteer efforts and his work with area high school kids.

Even Ellen Roberts, the recently retired prosecutor and friend of St. Laurent, spoke briefly at the service.

"Bruce will be missed by many," she said. "He was my friend, and my colleague. As my son said after a few years, 'I can't get away with anything in Jupiter.'"

St. Laurent left behind a wife of more than 30 years and their four children.

WPBF 25 News' Cathleen O'Toole said she saw fellow officers from many Florida jurisdictions and even counted 158 other motorcycle officers in the procession.

That two-mile procession to Riverside Memorial Park in Tequesta, where St. Laurent was laid to rest with a full military burial that included a rifle salute and a helicopter fly-over.

"I think all of it was particularly moving," said Jupiter Police Chief Frank Kitzerow, who presented a flag to St. Laurent's window. "It's very ceremonial, obviously, a lot of history. I think it's very important to present the family with the flag."

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